Blast Ball

All work and no play makes for a sloppy soldier. That's why members of the Federation Force like to unwind with a good game of Blast Ball, a fast-paced team sport where only the best come out on top. Using your Mechs, you and your teammates must shoot the ball into your opponent's goal. It not only sharpens your skills in the field, but it's a real blast to play!

Blast Ball is a multiplayer mode and in-universe sport game present in Metroid Prime: Federation Force. It was teased on June 14, 2015, two days before the full game's reveal. Blast Ball can be played alone or in Versus mode against local or online players. Players who do not possess a copy of Federation Force will be able to play this mode through Nintendo 3DS Download Play. The game mode has been released as a standalone free-to-play demo, Metroid Prime: Blast Ball, on the Nintendo eShop in both the European and American storefronts.

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This game has up to 6 players and is essentially a space version of soccer. It has also been compared to Rocket League.

Players are split into two teams, Indigo and Gold, and play in Mech suits. The object of the game is to shoot a large ball into the opposing team's net to score a goal, and the first team that scores three goals wins the match. To complicate things, the ball damages players on contact, and must be propelled using weapon blasts rather than kicks. Additionally, each time a goal is scored by one team, the opposing team's net will shrink in size, making the next goal more difficult.

A sudden death overtime mode can sometimes happen when teams are tied, in which both goals expand to their full size again. Due to the use of Mech suits, players are encouraged to attack the opposing team; damaged players will be temporarily disabled, allowing the opposing team to score easier goals. Repair Capsules appear in predetermined zones of the arena at regular intervals. Shields, Adrenaline, and Ejectpower-ups can be obtained by repeatedly shooting the ball.

"All work and no play makes for a sloppy soldier. That's why members of the Federation Force like to unwind with a good game of Blast Ball, a fast-paced team sport where only the best come out on top. Using your Mechs, you and your teammates must shoot the ball into your opponent's goal. It not only sharpens your skills in the field, but it's a real blast to play!"

EVEN MORE FUN WITH FRIENDS

"You can play Blast Ball against computer opponents, but it's more fun to play with—and against—friends and family. Multiplayer supports up to 6 players*, and thanks to Nintendo 3DS Download Play, you only need one game, so gather up your crew and blast away!"

HOW TO GET BLAST BALL

"Blast Ball comes with Metroid Prime: Federation Force, or you can download it for free on the Nintendo eShop to try it out!"

"You'll discover right away that Blast Ball is no walk in the park. It requires top-notch sharpshooting skills — and sometimes a little luck — to get the ball where you want it. With a little practice, though, you'll be blasting with the best of them."